Opium Moon at Furstwurld in Joshua Tree

8528 Desert Shadows Road,Joshua Tree CA 92252

26 August, 2022

Description

Sensuous and hypnotic, elegant yet deeply emotional, the music of Opium Moon evokes the mysteries of ancient worlds while remaining thoroughly contemporary. The Grammy-winning quartet’s cinematic soundscapes draw upon the virtuosic skills and diverse ethnic backgrounds of its members: Iranian santoor master Hamid Saeidi, innovative Israeli bassist Itai Disraeli, sought-after American percussionist M.B. Gordy, and the exceptionally expressive and fiery Canadian-American violinist Lili Haydn, whose passion and fluid mastery of her instrument enchant in every song. With original compositions that meld sacred/classical traditions of both East and West with trance-inducing, ancient grooves, the result is at times both stately and rapturous, a sultry and passionate instrumental music that seems to emanate from a profoundly deep wellspring. Their eponymous 2018 debut won the Grammy for Best New Age Album in 2019, and their sophomore effort NIGHT + DAY was nominated for a Grammy this year.